For the second straight game, Fairfield will face off against Flora. The Mules will square off against the Wolves at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Fairfield's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Flora's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Fairfield is headed into the match having just suffered their closest defeat since April 17, 2024 on Tuesday. They fell just short of Flora by a score of 3-1. The Mules' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.

Tallen Hixenbaugh
04/22/25 vs Flora | 0 |
04/15/25 @ Hamilton County | 2 |
03/28/25 vs Teutopolis | 2 |
03/22/25 @ Mt. Carmel | 1 |
Tallen Hixenbaugh spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
The victory made it two in a row for Flora and bumps their season record up to 4-8. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 2 run in those games. As for Fairfield, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-6.
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